Showing papers in "Modern Law Review in 1973"

Consent to medical procedures on minors.

Abstract: That case determined that minors may authorise medical treatment when they are old enough and mature enough to decide for themselves, provided they are capable of understanding what is proposed and of expressing their own wishes. This is commonly referred to as the Mature Minor or Gillick competent child. The level of intelligence and understanding required to give a valid consent is a question of fact.